Roanoke City is confronting a significant budget shortfall, with expenditures surpassing revenues by an estimated $4 million. City The post Roanoke faces $4 million budget shortfall; Republican city councilman calls for forensic audit first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Main road in to Vinton from Roanoke could see a “road diet,” this summer
Gus Nicks Boulevard from the Vinton-Roanoke City line into downtown Vinton could look markedly different by the end The post Main road in to Vinton from Roanoke could see a “road diet,” this summer first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County dispatcher arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Detectives from the Roanoke Police Department’s Special Victims Unit announce the arrest of a man for possession of The post Roanoke County dispatcher arrested for Possession of Child Pornography first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Almost, Maine and Buttercups on local stages; FloydFest announces more bands
From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the The post Almost, Maine and Buttercups on local stages; FloydFest announces more bands first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke City Roundtable discusses resources for immigrants
The City of Roanoke welcomed the consuls from Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico yesterday along with members of Roanoke’s Latino The post Roanoke City Roundtable discusses resources for immigrants first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke County Public School students have the opportunity to become licensed lifeguards
Summer is just around the corner and Green Ridge Recreation Center is getting ready for the warm weather The post Roanoke County Public School students have the opportunity to become licensed lifeguards first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke College releases football schedule
The schedule for Roanoke College’s new football team has been released. The Maroons are in the Old Dominion The post Roanoke College releases football schedule first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Vinton’s restaurant week is underway
Officials say the best time to try something new in Vinton starts Sunday. Many of the eateries are The post Vinton’s restaurant week is underway first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
Roanoke animal shelter’s pet food pantry is empty – urgent donations needed to help local pets
The Regional Center for Animal Care & Protection (RCACP) is urgently seeking donations for its Community Pet Food The post Roanoke animal shelter’s pet food pantry is empty – urgent donations needed to help local pets first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading
BRBH’s new “Crisis Receiving Center,” is open
Think of it as an emergency room of sorts – but with a focus on mental health issues The post BRBH’s new “Crisis Receiving Center,” is open first appeared on News/Talk 960-AM & FM-107.3 WFIR.… Continue Reading